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Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $24.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$43 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Oxford:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cheltenham to Oxford costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom Cheltenham to Oxford
How to get from Cheltenham to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Oxford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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W353628:59 AM1h28Cheltenham Spa (CNM)10:27 AMOxford station (OXF)$421One-way1 transfer
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W353628:59 AM1h28Cheltenham Spa (CNM)10:27 AMOxford station (OXF)$421One-way1 transfer
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W353628:59 AM1h28Cheltenham Spa (CNM)10:27 AMOxford station (OXF)$421One-way1 transfer
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W353659:59 AM1h31Cheltenham Spa (CNM)11:30 AMOxford station (OXF)$421One-way1 transfer
W35223 · C010129:03 AM1h47Cheltenham Spa (CNM)10:50 AMOxford station (OXF)$591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Oxford:
A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cheltenham to Oxford costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Travel with Great Western Railway, CrossCountry, Cross Country, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Oxford by train.
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